Definitions
v. examine something closely to understand it fully
探究；深入查明
v. measure how deep water is
测量水深
n. a weight on a string used to check vertical alignment
铅锤
Example
The documentary plumbs the mysteries of the deep ocean.
这部纪录片深入探索深海的奥秘。
Through detailed interviews, researchers sought to plumb the causes of declining public trust in local institutions.
研究人员通过详尽访谈，力图深入查明公众对地方机构信任下降的原因。
Collocations
- plumb the depths of
- plumb line
- plumb bob
Word family
- plumbing (n.)
- plumber (n.)
Synonyms
- probe
- investigate
Usage tip
词尾 b 不发音；plumb the depths 常用于比喻。
FAQ
- What does plumb mean?
- examine something closely to understand it fully measure how deep water is a weight on a string used to check vertical alignment
- How is plumb pronounced?
- UK /plʌm/, US /plʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
